gender bias

define universality in terms of gender bias

Any underlying characteristic of human beings that is able to be applied to all, despite differences of experience and upbringing

define gender bias

Psychological theories that do not represent the experiences and behaviours of one gender

define alpha bias

when research exaggerates gender differences

define beta bias

when research minimises/ignores gender differences

define androcentrism

Normal behaviour is equated with men's behaviour so women's behaviour is judged as abnormal or deviant

explain biological vs social explanations as a limitation of gender bias

Findings of gender differences in abilities often fit existing stereotypes and may not be supported by brain scan evidence

therefore we should be wary of accepting such research as biological fact rather than social stereotype

explain sexism in research as a limitation of gender bias

Male researchers may hold expectations that women are irrational which can cause women to underperform in studies,

therefore the research process itself can be gender-biased and disadvantage female participants

explain gender biased research as a limitation of gender bias

Research on gender bias is funded less and published in less prestigious journals compared to other biases, it is not taken as seriously within the academic community

therefore Fewer scholars become aware of or apply research on gender bias due to these publication barriers.